The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-10-05

anxious to get glimpse Of thu President,
pushed forward, esger to get within seeing and
hearing distance. Before the procession proper,
however. reached the entrance to the State Houte
grounds, the throng in the streets had been
forced back to and upon the sidewalks, so that
the members of the party were visible to almost
every one as they left their carriages and
marched to the stand Immediately in
front Of the Capitol building In
side the grounds at least thirty-thousand
people had assembled and the English and
Ross guards, whose members pstrolled the walk
leading to the entrance of the State House,
found great difficulty in keeping the people
back. The arrival of the police however. aided
them materially, and when those, followed by the
Light Infantry. took positions on either side OF
the walk, passage way perhaps thirty feet wide
was soon secured.
The Hendricks Club then took it's
position forming q hollow square, through
which the President, leaning on the
arm of Mayor C. S. Denny passed.
Then came Mrs. Cleveland escorted by Ex-
Senator Mcdonald, smiling pleasantly and car.
rying in her left hand q beautiful bouquet, the
gift OF some admiring friend. Following these
were Senators Voorhees, and Turpie. Gen. Ben.
Harrison and Col. Lamont, Ex-Governor Porter,
W. H. English, Mr.. Bissell, DR.. Bryant, Congress
man Matson, and others.
When the President reached the steps, he was
met by Governor Gray and escorted to the stand.
where q number Of ladies had taken seats,
among whom were Mrs. i. p. Gray, Mrs. Nc
Don aid, Mrs. Bynum, Mrs. Pierre Gray, Mrs. Fred
Knefier, Mrs Byram and Mrs. James Mcleod,
who at once surrounded Mrs. Cleveland. For
q four O livalv aouuaroo fiau In .cuhdrad
tones ensued. Mrs. Cleveland wore a myrtle
green travelling dress trimmed with black
braid. At her neck daDgled a little diamond
horseshoe, but beyond this she wore no jewels.
The President sat Immediately in font OF her to
the left of Governor Gray. He seemed some
what fatigued, but surveyed the vast throng in
front of the stand with deep interest
After the lapse of several minutes, during
| which the gentlemen composing the reception
committee came upon the stand and took seats.
Governor Gray arose. and addressing the Presi-
| dent, who arose with him. said:
GOVERNOR GRAY's WELCOME ADDRESS.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
In behalf of the people of Indiana greet
you, bidding you welcome to the state aud its
| capital. Be assured that the exhibition of pop.
ular interest evidenced by this large assemblage
of our citizens is manifestation of respect for
| you not less than for the magistrate. The peO-
| pie of Indisna meet you here to day to testify
| by their presence their reverence and respect
for the authority established by their sufra yes,
under the constitution aud laws of their coun-
| try. II there are any here who differ with YOU
as to the wisdom OF any OF your official acts, l
feel that can safely say that while so differing
| they accord to you honesty of purpose aud
sincere desire TO conserve the public good, and
believe that you have endeavOred to discharge
the duties of your high position as you saw and
couscientiously understood them.
Your visit 10 this commonwealth occurs at a
ffry,n oil nd ind
/ fairly felt the impetus of advancement and
| prosperity impaired TO them by an adminislra-
ton of national affairs, prudent, pure, peace
| able. loyal to the constint and genius of the
| republic. You stand in our midst the chosen
| magistrate of 60000.000 OF freeman, the repre-
| sentative of constitutional liberty, aud OF the
! grand and iudestructiole q uion Of the States;
| each distinct as the wave-one as the sea-for
the upholding of which Indiana has given her
| choicest olOcd and treasure.
So closely so frequently, are the territorial
| limits of Indiana crossed by the numerous lines
| of travel between the East and West, that H.
dienapolis may properly be called the Gateway
of the West. Today the Gate Is thrown widely
open, with the wish that your entraaee and So
journ here may be as pleasant TO you as 1t is for
| us; that your further journey beyond may be
| safe and fortunate; and rest assured you will
have the fervent wishes OF the people of indiana
for your safety during every step of your jour
ney, coupled with the hope that you may return
70 The capital with health recuperated aud en-
ergies renewed for the discharge of the respOn-
sl6ile duties d .s upon you as the G1ei
|
be regretted that an illustriOus citizen OF our
own State. whose path lay near your own in
honor ana Service IL not mere 70 JOIN the ieIlcl-
laiions OF an occasion which he would have so
much enjoyed.
To you. Mr.. President, as the guest of Indiana,
| and in behalf of her two and half million of
citizens. again bid you thrice welcome 10 the
state and the Inequalities Of its capital.
AS the Governor concluded the President ad.
vanced and was received with an outburst oil
cheers. He began speaking at once and In o
moment the utmost quiet reigned throughout
the $4,000 people who stood before him. He
spoke distinctly and slowly. The speech wa
largely extemporaneous.Im any Of the facts In
corporated In II having been given him b.
Mayor Denny after the party left the train, and
from data furnished by General T. A. Morris
His reference to Governor Hendricks was verI
happily said and was repeatedly apPlauded.
PRESIDENT cLEvELAED's RESPONSE.
Governor, aud Fellow Citizens of Indiana
| When received the hearty invitation from
| the people Of Indianapolis and through thei
Governor the invitation Of the people Of Indiana
to ttop upon my travel and see them and thei
capital city, was not long In determining tina
my road should lead me this way; aud 1 an
sincerely glad that have the opportunity af
forded By my short solourn here 20 view tn,
porous city. The people OF Indiana have mucI
cause tor congratnlation in their varied products
IN tnelr puDuc euuchtlOnal aoVhuIagessl IN tnel
charitable institutions and in all thattontrlb
utes TO make growing and great city. But 1
seems to me that not Inc least cause OF an Ind
ianan's pride should be his State capital Set
tied in 1919 one year thereafter its population
numbered fifteen families. Chosen as the sea
of government in 1921 1t was about that tim,
laid out into town and received its pres IN
name. Though not incorporated until 1886 and
receiving It's city quarter only in l8H fort.
years has given you this city of l00,0JO or up
ward OF Inhabitants and OF the businiss enter
prise, and the features which make q prOsDerOu
American city. / shall not dwell in stail upoI
the features OF your city which are daily unde
your own observation. An Old resident tell
me that your State capital may be sached direct
ly by railroad from every county in the Stat
but two; and 1t seems to me the people tha
reside here must be very active aud restless o
very social, or both, for am sure You will hnt
4 that Indianapolis has more miles of street rail
way than any other city in the United States.
/. | must not omit TO congratulate the people o
Ia airs